2013 Holiday Gift Guide for Kids

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From infants to teens and every stage in between, we’ve got a list of gifts that will delight children of all ages!

By the Editors of Traditional Home
Produced by Julianne Hilmes and Lucy Fitzgerald

Oh, so fun and whimsical! Boiled Wool Slipper Boots[1], $45, from Garnet Hill Kids are made in the traditional European style. Designs range from sharks to kitties to ladybugs. A knit cuff makes them easy to get on and off.

Kids will have fun making their own wintry scenes with the Make Your Own Snow Globe Kit[12]. They’ll work with brightly colored clay, bake it into permanent form, and insert their sculptures into a clear globe to which they’ll add water and glitter. $28 from Uncommon Goods.

With limitless combinations of designs, contents, and colors, these notebooks[20] from May Designs are completely customizable. Choose a cover design, then inside pages (which range from handwriting books to weekly planners), and finish with a monogram. A perfect stocking stuffer, starting at $13 from May Designs.

This luxurious sheepskin rug[24] feels heavenly underfoot and adds an element of simple luxury to a nursery or young child’s bedroom. Natural sheepskin is rich in lanolin, which protects from spills and stains. $144 from Safavieh.

Let them scurry down to see what Santa brought in style in these snuggly, solid-colored robes[32], $35, from Pottery Barn Kids. They feature a hood, pockets, and wraparound tie, and can be personalized with a name or monogrammed for an additional $7.

Colorful lighting is ideal for children’s rooms, where the more color, the better! This blue and green porcelain wall sconce[36] is from Lladró’s Belle de Nuit Collection, $1,650. It’s a beautiful fixture that will also serve well if you transition a child’s room to a guest room one day.

German Fairytale Puzzles[40] contain 24 wood blocks, with which to re-create six Brother Grimm fairytales. They don’t just have a retro look—they were made in the fifties. $46 from European Market. (Please note that they should be used with adult supervision or as décor.)

With built-in wireless speakers, interactive vibration motors, and input/output ports, this reclining LumiSource Boom Pulse Gaming Chair[48] hooks up to any video game system for hours of intense action. $159.99 from Wayfair.com.

This set of zany construction pieces assemble to create a new friend! Two rubber balls grip the Ogobild Hub’s[52] wacky attachments, like wheels, feet, loops, spirals, and propellers. $20 from Uncommon Goods.

Colorful and creative,Fingerprints[56][56] demonstrates how to make art with everyday things, from stalks of broccoli to your own fingers! Providing hours of entertainment, it’s imaginative fun for the whole family. $9.32 from Amazon.com.

Wrap up in a hippo towel[68] after a warm bath or dip in the pool. Perfect for babies and small children, this natural terry towel is also available in chickens, monkeys, and tigers. $24.99 from AllModern.com.